On a tragic day in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, a series of events unfolded that shocked the community. Here is a detailed account of the incidents that took place on Tuesday, as shared by RCMP, B.C. government officials, and BC Emergency Health Services. All times mentioned are in Mountain Time.
It all began at 2:20 p.m. on February 10, 2026, when the Tumbler Ridge RCMP received a distressing report of an active shooter at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School.
Within minutes, at 2:22 p.m., the police swiftly arrived at the scene. Upon entering the school premises, they made a harrowing discovery – seven individuals, including the suspect, had tragically lost their lives. Simultaneously, BC Emergency Health Services were also alerted and responded to the urgent calls for medical assistance.
Soon after, at 2:47 p.m., another distress call was made by a “young female” to a neighbor. This led the authorities to a nearby residence where two more victims were found deceased. These victims were later identified as the suspect’s mother and stepbrother.
As the situation unfolded further, around 3:15 p.m., an emergency alert was broadcast to the residents of Tumbler Ridge, cautioning them about a female suspect described as wearing a dress with brown hair. The community was urged to stay indoors and seek shelter.
In the aftermath of these tragic events:
– At 4:16 p.m., the RCMP issued a press release confirming the active shooter incident at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School and hinting at the involvement of a potential second suspect.
– By 6:45 p.m., the emergency alert was lifted as authorities reassured the public that there were no outstanding suspects posing a threat.
– At 7 p.m., the RCMP released a statement disclosing the grim toll of the day – seven individuals, including the main suspect, were found dead at the school, with two more fatalities linked to the same incident.
– Finally, at 7:45 p.m., Supt. Ken Floyd addressed the media, emphasizing the challenges in understanding the motives of the shooter and confirming the identity of the deceased suspect as the one described in the earlier alert.